mini gingerbread houses
I needn’t emphasize yet again how much better everything is on a stick. And so, these mini gingerbread house pops. Or, gingerbread houses on a stick?
how to make gingerbread houses on a stick
you will need*
gingerbread cookie recipe
royal icing
this gingerbread house pop template
dough scraper or knife
*I used Martha’s recipe for gingerbread, but cut it in half and reduced the amount of pepper. Find the lollipop sticks, decorating bag, coupler, tips and sprinkles in the craft store. You may find the food coloring there, too, but I prefer Americolor soft gel pastes food coloring, Bright White. For tips on finding cookie decorating supplies, click HERE.
Gingerbread house pops: mini gingerbread houses on a stick. Fun food for Christmas! Clever holiday treat idea.
step one: bake your cookies
Prepare gingerbread dough, chill, roll out on a floured surface according to the recipe. Use the template to cut out the sides and roof of the house. Bake according to recipe and let cool.
step two: prepare your frosting
Prepare royal icing according to recipe and brighten with white food coloring. Prepare a frosting bag with a coupler and size “3” tip, fill with icing and tie closed with a rubber band.
step three: assemble your house
Use the icing as glue to assemble the house. Let dry completely.
step four: decorate your house
Decorate however you like. I used the white icing with a size “2” tip for details and coated the roof with sprinkles.
step four: make a pop
Skewer a marshmallow on its side (the rounded side, not the flat part) and insert into the house.
Victoria (The District Chocoholic) says
These are so cute that I nearly died when I saw the picture. You're a genius!
Samantha says
Oh now that's what I call mega cute and yummi too! Awesome job!! Samantha :0)
Glory/ Glorious Treats says
Super cute!!
Cakebrain says
very very cute! I'll bet kids would love these!
Kathy Martin says
Now those are very cute and creative! LOVE! 🙂
TeaLady says
How amazingly creative.
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Frk. Overballe says
Brilliant! I wondered how you made the houses stay on the sticks!
Nourhan @ Miss Anthropist's Kitchen says
Omg THAT is brilliant! 😀 You really love anything on pops hahaha, good job!
bridget {bake at 350} says
Just darling!!! I think you have cornered the market on "cute," my dear! Love your tutorial, as always!
Mandy Crandell says
Darling! So festive!
Sue says
Okay Meaghan, This may be the cutest treat on a stick yet! I absolutely LOVE them!!! Ingenious! Thanks for the template , and the marshmallow is brilliant(I was wondering how it held up with the stick)! 🙂
kayleigh83 says
These are SO adorable!! I wish I was more of a fan of gingerbread 🙁 But I will still love just looking at them!
Lynn says
Love these!
notyet100 says
so cute,will be happy if u link this for the jingle event
BellaLovesPink says
SO gosh-darn cute! love them!
Kim @ The Celebration Shoppe says
You've outdone yourself! CUTE!
Hannah @ Bake Five says
very, VERY lovely.
polwig says
These are amazing, great job. I am sure they make amazing gifts and make your guest scream with Holiday Cheer.
C.R.A.F.T. says
I'm so impressed right now! come on over and link up to MMM 🙂